Earworms are usually harmless, except when they’re not.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20230331/what-earworms-reveal-about-health?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Friday, March 31, 2023
Song Stuck in Your Head? What Earworms Reveal About Health
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20230331/what-earworms-reveal-about-health?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Fatal Drug ODs Among U.S. Seniors Have Quadrupled in 20 Years
About three-fourths of those who died accidentally were using illicit drugs, including synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20230330/fatal-drug-ods-among-us-seniors-have-quadrupled-in-20-years?src=RSS_PUBLIC
More Pregnant People Are Overdosing, and Stigma Plays a Role
The introduction of fentanyl into the drug supply has been driving an increase in overdose deaths among the entire population, and pregnant people show these same patterns of addiction.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20230330/more-pregnant-people-are-overdosing?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Weight Loss Benefits Persist Even After Regaining Some Pounds
A new analysis gives a promising answer to the weight loss question: Is it better to have lost and gained, than never to have lost at all?
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/obesity/news/20230328/weight-loss-benefits-persist-even-after-regaining-some-pounds?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Why Are Uterine Fibroids Particularly Common in Black Women?
Uterine fibroids are growths in the uterus that are almost never cancer but can be painful. They’re especially common in Black women, and researchers are studying why that is.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/women/uterine-fibroids/features/uterine-fibroids-black-women?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Nerve 'Pulse' Therapy May Help Ease Sciatica
Researchers say the procedure could help people with sciatica avoid or delay back surgery.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/back-pain/news/20230330/nerve-pulse-therapy-may-help-ease-sciatica?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Dogs, Cats Could Lower Children's Allergy Risk
A study finds that exposure to indoor cats and dogs in utero or early infancy leads to fewer allergy cases in children. Over 65,000 children were tested, and 22% who were exposed to pets had fewer food allergies than those who were not tested.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/allergies/news/20230329/dogs-cats-could-lower-childrens-allergy-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Too Much Time Online Might Raise Kids' Odds for Mental Health Woes: Study
A major new study finds children’s screen use could be altering their developing brains, increasing their risk for mood disorders.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/news/20230329/too-much-time-online-might-raise-kids-odds-for-mental-health-woes-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Vaccine Trial Shows Promise Against Candida Fungal Infection
Although relatively rare, C. auris infections can lead to death for between 30% to 70% of those at higher risk.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20230329/vaccine-trial-shows-promise-against-candida-infection?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Having Asthma, Eczema Might Raise Arthritis Risk
From a new study, the risk of osteoarthritis was even higher among people who had both allergic asthma and eczema.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/arthritis/news/20230329/having-asthma-eczema-might-raise-arthritis-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Weight Loss Benefits Persist Even After Regaining Some Pounds
A new analysis gives a promising answer to the weight loss question: Is it better to have lost and gained, than never to have lost at all?
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/news/20230328/weight-loss-benefits-persist-even-after-regaining-some-pounds?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Baby Hair Care: Tips for Natural Hair
How to take care of your baby’s natural hair: Find out what a dermatologist and a doctor say.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/features/baby-hair-care-tips-natural-hair?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Could Melatonin Ease Self-Harm in Kids?
New research suggests taking melatonin may afford a good night's sleep and, as a result, lower the odds depressed or anxious children will harm themselves.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/children/news/20230327/could-melatonin-ease-self-harm-in-kids?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Who Is Most Likely to Get Long COVID? Patient Data May Tell
A review finds that certain groups are more likely to get long COVID, but patients who had at least two COVID vaccine doses had a lower risk of it down the line.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/covid/news/20230327/who-is-most-likely-to-get-long-covid?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Anxiety, Depression Climbing Among People with IBD
At the same time, many health care providers believe that patients’ mental health needs are being met.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/ibd-crohns-disease/news/20230324/anxiety-depression-among-people-with-ibd?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Friday, March 24, 2023
How It Affects Their Emotions and Social Life
Puberty can be a tough time for any kid. But it might be harder on those with central precocious puberty (CPP).
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/cpp-child-socially?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Thursday, March 23, 2023
'We're Struggling': Long COVID Mystery Has Doctors in the Dark
The lack of knowledge regarding long COVID makes it difficult for doctors to counsel patients on how long symptoms will last, why they are experiencing it, or what its actual cause is.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/covid/news/20230323/long-covid-mystery-has-doctors-in-the-dark?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Handling Emotions After Breast Cancer
Post-cancer stress following breast cancer is real. Learn how it can affect you and what you can do about it.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/features/cancer-treatment-emotional-strength?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Learning to Live With AMD: A Caregiver’s Story
Her father's AMD diagnosis was hard for them both. Learn how this caregiver helped her loved one deal with vision loss.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/features/learning-live-amd-caregiver-story?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Running Long Distances Might Not Hurt Your Joints After All
It has generally been thought that running could increase the risk of osteoarthritis because it puts more load on joints than walking or standing.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/osteoarthritis/news/20230322/running-might-not-cause-osteoarthritis?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
AMD and Vision Loss: One Woman’s Story of Acceptance
What's it like to deal with vision loss from wet AMD? Find out how one woman has learned to adapt.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/features/coming-terms-amd-vision-loss?src=RSS_PUBLIC
How Can Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Help With Weight Management?
In the webinar “How Can CBT Help With Weight Management,” Rachel Goldman, PhD, shared some tools that can help you work toward a healthier weight.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/features/cm/how-can-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-help-weight-management?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Similar Processes Could Link MS With Heart Disease
Multiple sclerosis and atherosclerosis both involve an abnormal hardening of body tissue, and recent research suggests they may be linked.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/multiple-sclerosis/news/20230322/similar-processes-could-link-ms-with-heart-disease?src=RSS_PUBLIC
After Breast Cancer: Fitness and Nutrition Tips
Get back into exercise and adopt a diet rich in cancer-protective foods, which will boost your health and may even help prevent breast cancer from coming back.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/features/breast-cancer-survivors-nutrition-fitness-tips?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Seniors With Few Years Left Often Advised to Get Colonoscopy
Some polyps, if allowed to grow, have the potential to develop into cancer, a transformation that can take 10 to 15 years. This long timeline highlights the importance of considering life expectancy in deciding which patients should have a repeat colonoscopy.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/colorectal-cancer/news/20230321/seniors-with-few-years-left-often-advised-to-get-colonoscopy?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Common Chemical Linked to Parkinson’s Disease
According to a new paper by an international team of scientists, the chemical known as TCE may be associated with as much as a 500% increased risk for Parkinson’s disease.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/parkinsons-disease/news/20230321/common-chemical-linked-to-parkinsons-disease?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Old-School Printer Helps Scientists Spot Bacteria in Blood
A faster way to identify bacterial infection in blood combines nanoparticles, AI, and ink-jet printer technology.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20230320/printer-helps-scientists-spot-bacteria-in-blood?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Monday, March 20, 2023
Military Pilots, Ground Crew at Higher Risk of Cancer
A study from the Department of Defense found that military air and ground crew have an increased rates of cancer when compared to the general population, but they were not more likely to die from cancer.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20230320/military-pilots-ground-crew-at-higher-risk-of-cancer?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Can Laws Be Medicines?
How the field of legal epidemiology uses rigorous scientific methods to investigate the link between policy and public health.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/legal-epidemiology?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Saturday, March 18, 2023
Mediterranean Diet Greatly Reduces Heart Disease Risk in Women
Those who closely followed a Mediterranean diet had a 24% lower risk of heart disease and 23% lower risk of death overtime compared with those following other kinds of diets.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20230317/mediterranean-diet-reduces-womens-heart-disease-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Older Men More at Risk as Dangerous Falls Rise for All Seniors
For the older population, falls are a major health hazard.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/osteoporosis/news/20230317/older-men-at-greater-risk-for-dangerous-falls?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Friday, March 17, 2023
High Caffeine Levels Linked to Lower Body Fat, Diabetes Risk
Having a higher level of caffeine in your blood could reduce body fat and the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published in BMJ Medicine.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20230317/high-caffeine-levels-linked-to-lower-body-fat-diabetes-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Sometimes Hair Loss in Women Can Point to Bigger Health Issues
An American Academy of Dermatology expert offers information about the types of hair loss seen in women with darker skin tones, common types of medical conditions associated with hair loss and treatment options.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/news/20230317/sometimes-hair-loss-in-women-can-point-to-bigger-health-issues?src=RSS_PUBLIC
NOVIDS: Do Some Have the Genes to Dodge COVID?
NOVIDS is the term some use to describe those who haven't gotten COVID. But researchers are not overly fond of the word. They're looking for the possible genetic underpinnings to a group of people they prefer to call "resisters."
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/covid/news/20230316/do-some-have-genes-to-dodge-covid?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Training Options for Dogs and Cats
Learn about the choices for training your pet, including group classes, one-on-one training, agility lessons, training for behavior problems, and cat training options.
from WebMD Health https://pets.webmd.com/features/cats-dogs-training?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Have IBD and Insomnia? You’re Not Alone
More than one-third of people with inflammatory bowel disease report trouble sleeping, with moderate or worse insomnia. And the more severe their insomnia, the worse the disability related to their IBD, a new study finds.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/news/20230316/have-ibd-and-insomnia-youre-not-alone?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Emergency Contraception
Almost 3 million unintended pregnancies happen each year in the United States. Read here to find out about emergency contraception.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/sex/birth-control/features/emergency-contraception?src=RSS_PUBLIC
New Proposal to Limit 'Forever Chemicals' in Drinking Water
The EPA on Tuesday announced the proposal for six substances commonly known as PFAS, which are human-made chemicals that are used as oil and water repellents and coatings for common products including cookware, carpets, and textiles.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20230315/proposal-would-limit-forever-chemicals?src=RSS_PUBLIC
COVID at 3 Years: Where Are We Headed?
Three years after COVID-19 rocked the world, the pandemic has evolved into a steady state of commonplace infections, less frequent hospitalization and death, and continued anxiety and isolation for older people and those with weakened immune systems.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/special-reports/covid-3-years/20230315/state-covid-today?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Diabetes, Tooth Loss Can Be Double Trouble for Aging Brains
Having painful gums and missing teeth can make it difficult to chew healthy food. This can lead to nutritional deficiency.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20230315/diabetes-tooth-loss-can-be-double-trouble-for-aging-brains?src=RSS_PUBLIC
New Breast Scanning Technology Might Beat Standard Mammography
A new study shows newer scanning technology may spot more breast cancers and lower the rate of dreaded false positives.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20230314/new-breast-scanning-technology-might-beat-standard-mammography?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Is Your Birth Control as Safe as You Think?
Since NuvaRing hit the market, more than 700 women have filed lawsuits, claiming it has caused potentially life-threatening blood clots. The battle may change the way millions of women prevent pregnancy.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/sex/birth-control/features/is-your-birth-control-as-safe-as-you-think?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Which Type of Long-Term Birth Control is Best for You?
Tired of taking birth control pills? There are lots of other contraception choices that need less action on your part and that you can stop at any time.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/sex/birth-control/features/long-term-birth-control-new-implants-patches?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
More Sleep Boosts Vaccine Effectiveness: Study
Compared to people who slept at least 7 hours, people who slept less than 6 hours in the days surrounding a vaccine shot generated significantly fewer antibodies.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/news/20230314/more-sleep-boosts-vaccine-effectiveness?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Signs That Chronic Heart Failure Is Getting Worse
As heart failure gets worse and fluid collects, most people will notice signs like shortness of breath, fatigue, and weight gain.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-failure/features/worsening-heart-failure?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Having A-Fib Might Raise Odds for Dementia
Researchers found that people newly diagnosed with a-fib had a 13% higher risk of developing dementia, the progressive loss of memory and thinking skills.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/atrial-fibrillation/news/20230313/having-a-fib-might-raise-odds-for-dementia?src=RSS_PUBLIC
What Is 'Rust Out' and What Can You Do About It?
What to know about "rust out" -- which can lead to burnout -- and what you can do about it.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/news/20230308/rust-out-what-to-know?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Saturday, March 11, 2023
Flu Season Ends Not With a Bang but a Whimper
The 2022-23 flu season lingered through the second half of January and most of February at the edge of its defined existence, but it now appears to be over.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/news/20230310/flu-season-ends-with-a-whimper?src=RSS_PUBLIC
The Future of GA Treatment
Scientists are closer than ever to new therapies for geographic atrophy, an advanced form of the eye disease called dry age-related macular degeneration.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/features/the-future-of-treatment-for-geographic-atrophy?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Zombie Viruses: Fascinating and a Little Frightening
As researchers revive 48,000-year-old “zombie” viruses and other microbes from Siberian permafrost, what does it mean for pandemic-weary humans encountering things our modern immune systems have never seen?
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20230310/zombie-viruses-fascinating-and-a-little-frightening?src=RSS_PUBLIC
